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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Wise Endurance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does chapter three take place?
(a) 1960
(b) 1970
(c) 1968
(d) 1955

2. Which of the following is the best definition of the term lethargy?
(a) Laziness
(b) Sluggishness
(c) Indolence
(d) Weariness

3. Courage without wisdom is what, according to O'Brien's interpretation of Plato?
(a) Unwise
(b) Not true courage
(c) A sign of weakness
(d) Showing an inability to follow through

4. In what branch of the military does O'Brien serve?
(a) Navy
(b) Marines
(c) Army
(d) Air Force

5. With whom must any soldier who wishes to meet with the battalion commander meet with prior to being allowed to meet with the battalion commander?
(a) Morale officer
(b) Commander's secretary
(c) Chaplain
(d) Drill sergeant

Short Answer Questions

1. In which state was O'Brien raised?

2. What practice seems to afford the soldiers some protection from nighttime Viet Cong attacks?

3. Which best describes how the soldiers feel about minor shrapnel injuries?

4. Which of the following is not an accurate description of guerrilla warfare?

5. Which of the following best describes what O'Brien is afraid of?

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